Fig. 6

Diffusion tensor eigenvalues λ₁ and λ₃ and IVIM-derived perfusion fraction f at baseline and return-to-play for injured (red) and healthy contralateral muscles (black) for both fitting methods. The standard scan (n = 64) is shown in the top row, and the standard is compared to the multiband accelerated scan (n = 8) in the bottom rows for both fitting methods. Data are shown as group mean ± standard error of the mean. IVIM, Intravoxel incoherent motion; MB, Multiband; RTP, Return-to-play